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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,173.49, 588,133.53 and 232,591.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,173.49, 588,133.53 and 232,591.77 is: 320,984.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,173.49 : 588,133.53 = 232,591.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,173.49/588,133.53 = 232,591.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,173.49x = 588,133.53 × 232,591.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,173.49x = 136,795,018,739.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,795,018,739.05/426,173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,984.35

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